Postcode PE38 9FH is located in a rural village, within the Upwell & Delph area of King's Lynn and West Norfolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stoke Ferry, Hilgay & Wimbotsham area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stoke Ferry, Hilgay & Wimbotsham is £48,021 per year. The median sale price in Upwell & Delph is £310,000 (around £245 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £247,500 and £387,500. The nearest station is Downham Market, about 1.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Stoke Ferry, Hilgay & Wimbotsham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,136 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Stoke Ferry, Hilgay & Wimbotsham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stoke Ferry, Hilgay & Wimbotsham is £48,021 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE38 9FH.
Stoke Ferry, Hilgay & Wimbotsham near PE38 9FH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Downham Market located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Upwell & Delph area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £695,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 55 | £360,000 | £251 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £265,000 | £238 |
| Terraced | 8 | £199,750 | £246 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £228,000 | £175,000 | £124,500 |
| 2017 | £245,000 | £164,000 | £102,000 |
| 2018 | £256,000 | £195,000 | £185,000 |
| 2019 | £284,000 | £175,000 | £158,000 |
| 2020 | £300,000 | £200,000 | £155,000 |
| 2021 | £302,500 | £256,500 | £149,500 |
| 2022 | £350,000 | £245,000 | £145,000 |
| 2023 | £377,500 | £212,000 | £170,000 |
| 2024 | £354,000 | £187,500 | £165,000 |
| 2025 | £318,250 | £290,000 | £232,500 |
| 2026 | £364,000 | £250,000 | £192,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187 | £163 | £181 |
| 2017 | £183 | £187 | £145 |
| 2018 | £200 | £216 | £191 |
| 2019 | £213 | £177 | £204 |
| 2020 | £192 | £202 | £150 |
| 2021 | £232 | £209 | £212 |
| 2022 | £249 | £225 | £239 |
| 2023 | £249 | £220 | £180 |
| 2024 | £289 | £193 | £227 |
| 2025 | £256 | £271 | £310 |
| 2026 | £244 | £238 | £226 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE38 9FH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | 4, St Marys Way, Downham Market, PE38 9FH | Detached | Freehold | £403,750 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 33, Merlin Way, Downham Market, PE38 9FJ | Detached | Freehold | £318,250 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 19, Merlin Way, Downham Market, PE38 9FJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 27, Merlin Way, Downham Market, PE38 9FJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 31, Merlin Way, Downham Market, PE38 9FJ | Detached | Freehold | £355,000 |
In the PE38 9FH postcode area, located within Stoke Ferry, Hilgay & Wimbotsham, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Wimbotsham and Stow Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Sept 2016. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2013. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Downham Market Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2022. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE38 9FH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 222-224 Broomhill, Downham Market, PE38 9QY | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PE38 9FH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Colin Neil Trevor Rose
Upwell & Delph - Elected 4 May 2023
Vivienne Spikings
Upwell & Delph - Elected 4 May 2023
Terry Jermy
South West Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PE38 9FH records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around PE38 9FH in Upwell & Delph is £310,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to PE38 9FH, including Wimbotsham and Stow Academy (Good), Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School (Good) and Downham Market Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PE38 9FH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,136 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South West Norfolk covering PE38 9FH is Terry Jermy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Colin Neil Trevor Rose (Independent) and Vivienne Spikings (Conservative and Unionist Party).